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What is the Recommended Carbamide Peroxide Level for a Whitening Gel?
asked 10 months ago by anon
Latest answer by Scott Young, DDS
Question viewed 458 times
Tags: concentration
I was considering buying Dr. George's dental white kit. It says on the website it is 15-16% Carbamide Peroxide. I have sensitive teeth, so wanted to know if this was on the high or low side before I tried it out.
8 answers to What is the Recommended Carbamide Peroxide Level for a Whitening Gel?
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Carbamide peroxide is not as good as hydrogen peroxide
The best at home products are made with hydrogen peroxide that break down into oxygen and water. carbamide peroxide breaks down into urea. They also contain ingredients that can pull calcium out of the teeth. 15% carbamide is the same strength as 5% hydrogen peroxide. IntelliWHiTE Ultra is 9% Hydrogen peroxide. Results are quick.
Jennifer Jablow, DDS
New York Cosmetic Dentist
New York Cosmetic Dentist
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What is the Recommended Carbamide Peroxide Level for a Whitening Gel?
After having done whitening for more than twenty years, here's what works best:
If you have sensitive teeth, De-sensitize first for two weeks. THEN start your whitening. We use a lot of prescription strength Fluoride gel in my office to accomplish this.
Find a time of day (or it's even OK to leave your trays in while you sleep) that you can do your whitening every day.
EVERYBODY gets sensitive at some point, Skip a couple of days, but then get right back to...
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The recommended percentage of whitening gels.
Very good question. The answer depends on how fast you want to whiten and how sensitive your teeth are. 15-16% is fairly low and considered non prescription. You can get this same percentage from a number of reputable manufacturers. Some people are mixing up whiteners in their bathtubs and selling them online to unsuspecting consumers. Be careful to purchase whitening gel from reputable sources. Especially when online.
Christian Yaste, DDS
Charlotte Cosmetic Dentist
Charlotte Cosmetic Dentist
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What Concentrations of Peroxide Are Best For Whitening
You have asked a very sound question. Sixteen percent carbide peroxide is a very basic level of bleach to whiten your teeth. This is equivalent to approximately 5-6 percent hydrogen peroxide. If you have sensitive teeth this would probably be a good place to start. If you get your whitening from a dental office you can also be given some fluoride to use in conjunction with the bleaching to help keep your sensitivity under control.
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The best percentage of Carbamide Peroxide for Whitening
The previous answers to your question cover the answer well. Dr. Greenhaigh's answer is a great summary and i agree. My only addition would be to work with your dentist to find an appropriate interval that works with your sensitivity: example: every day or every three days, all night or one hour. Bottom line is every one gets to have whiter teeth if approached methodically.
Mickey Bernstein, DDS
Memphis Cosmetic Dentist
Memphis Cosmetic Dentist
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Be Careful of Do It Yourself Whitening
Before you get started, understand that whitening your teeth is dependant on the length of time the whitener is in contact with your teeth. Using an over the counter or internet purchased kit will give you a nice result but for best results you will need a combination in-office and at-home technique (Zoom and trays or KOR whitening) or a well fitting set of professionally made trays for at-home bleaching (Night White, Opalescence,etc). These trays will keep the bleach in...
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Gary Nack, DDS
Philadelphia Cosmetic Dentist
Philadelphia Cosmetic Dentist
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I have sensitive teeth
15-16% is very low. If your teeth are sensitive a complete examination would be in order to determine the cause of the sensitivity. A complete exam by your dentist should help determine if the sensitivity can be treated. There are different gels and pastes available to aid in desensitizing the tooth. Zoom whitening has a special toothpaste that is used before whitening is completed. Contact your local ZOOM provider before your proceed with treatment.
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Roderick Cooper, DDS
Atlanta Cosmetic Dentist
Atlanta Cosmetic Dentist
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How to whiten sensitive teeth
Carbamide proxide is not as good as hydrogen peroxide. There are many factors involved regarding whitening . All these factors have to be customized to the patient's needs and conditions
The active ingredient.
The strength of the product.
the time the product stays in contact with teeth
the delivery system,( in office ,trays, strips, pastes)
The sensitivity level of patient
In my office, we premeditate the patients who have sensitive teeth for 2...
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